Alan Carlton
Alan Carlton asked B. Lynn Goodwin:

Is writers block inevitable? What is the good side of writers block?

B. Lynn Goodwin Although writer's block in not inevitable, it's probable unless you balance your schedule with reading, editing, family, friends, and maybe even a job that pays the bills.

The good side of my writer's block is that I start thinking differently and ask my narrator what should happen next. I also make "What if" lists and see what comes of that. Of course my best ideas come when there is no way to write them down, but the good ones stick with you. Hope this helps.

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